young worker awareness program things you’d better know oh title

Young Worker Awareness Program

things you’d better know

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There are hazards in every workplace and you — the young and inexperienced worker — are especially at risk.

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Key Points• Inexperience puts young workers at greater risk than average of injury, illness and death.

• Lack of knowledge means young workers often don’t know how to protect themselves.

• Young workers need to know how to Work Smart! Work Safe!

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You need to be able to identify the hazards in your workplace.

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Key Points 1• Workplace safety is based

on recognizing, assessing and controlling hazards.

• There are four types of hazards you may find in your workplace: Physical, Chemical, Biological and Ergonomic.

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Recognize Assess Control

Is this a hazard? What kind?

How can this hazard hurt me or another worker?

How can the risk be eliminated or reduced?

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Types of HazardsPhysical• Unguarded

machines• Ladders/scaffolds• Constant loud

noise

Chemical• Paints, acids &

solvents• Vapours & fumes• Flammable

materials

Biological• Blood & body

fluids• Insect bites• Bird & animal

droppings

Ergonomic • Poor lighting• Constant lifting• Poor workstations

and chairs

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Key Points 2• Acute injuries occur immediately, often from physical and chemical hazards.

• Chronic injuries happen over time, often from chemical and ergonomic hazards.

• Hazards are typically controlled by one or more physical, operational and administrative controls and/or protective equipment and facilities.

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Types of Injuries

Acute injuries

• Occur immediately

• Often from physical and chemical hazards

Chronic injuries• Occur over time• Often from

biological and ergonomic hazards

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Controlling HazardsPhysical Controls

Operational Controls

Administrative Controls

Protective Equipment and Facilities

• Guards, ventilation, ‘lock out’ systems

• Rules for ‘how’ work is done• the Dos and Don’ts

• Rules for how long/often workers can be exposed to a hazard

• Safety glasses, boots, gloves• Emergency eye wash stations

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You have the legal right to protect your health and safety.

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Key Points 1• Governments protect workers

through Acts and Regulations.

• In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act provides the general requirements for workplace health and safety

• The Act’s Regulations provide detailed rules for specific workplaces and workplace hazards.

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Key Points 2• The OHS Act gives you the Right

to Know, the Right to Participate and the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work.

• According to the Act, your employer and supervisor cannot discipline you for refusing to do a task you believe is unsafe.

• You and your supervisor must follow the steps of the Work Refusal Process carefully.

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Basic RightsRight to Know

Right to Participate

Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

• What are the hazards in your job?

• Through Joint Health and Safety Committee or Representative

• You cannot be forced to do work that you have reason to believe is hazardous

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Work Refusal Process

You and your supervisor must follow the steps of the Work Refusal Process carefully.

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Your employer, your supervisor(s) and you all have legal responsibilities to make sure the workplace is healthy and safe.

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Key Points• Your employer and your

supervisor must do everything reasonable to protect your health and safety.

• You must comply with the law, follow company rules and always work safely.

• You must report any hazards to your supervisor or employer.

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Employer/Supervisor Duty

• Inform you of any hazards• Make sure equipment is safe• Make sure you are trained• Make sure you work safely• Do everything reasonably possible

to protect you

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Worker Duty

• Comply with the law• Use machines as trained• Use PPE as required• Always work safely• Report any hazards to your

supervisor or employer

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Must ReportYou must report any hazards to your supervisor or employer:

•You have a responsibility to help make sure the workplace is safe•If you see a hazard but don’t report it, someone else might be injured or made sick

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Your employer and your supervisor must ensure you have the information or required training and equipment you need to protect yourself.

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Key Points 1• Your employer must provide you

with information and/or training on the general and specific hazards in your job.

• You must have and know how to use any protective equipment or facilities your job requires.

• The Young Worker Awareness Program is not the information or training your employer is required to give you.

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TrainingGeneral workplace safety information and/or training:

Specific safety training:

•Basic safety concerns•Company safety rules•Emergency procedures

•How to do your job safely•How to use any machines or personal

protective equipment your job requires

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PPE Personal Protective Equipment

Protective Facilities

•Safety shoes & glasses, gloves•Dust masks or breathing apparatus•Hearing protection

•Hand wash stations in day cares•Emergency eye wash stations•First aid kits

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Caveat

The Young Worker Awareness Program is not the information or training your employer is required to give you.

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Key Points 2• WHMIS is a Regulation that applies to

all workplaces where hazardous chemicals are stored or used.

• Materials covered by WHMIS must have a warning label.

• Your employer must have an up-to-date MSDS for any hazardous products used or stored.

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WHMIS RequirementsWarning Label

Material Safety Data Sheets

Training

• Correct name & WHMIS symbol• If material put in a new container, a workplace

label must be placed on it

• Must be available for workers to read• No more than 3 years old

• Must be provided for workers who use or handle hazardous materials

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WHMIS SymbolsCLASS A – COMPRESSED GAS

CLASS B – FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE

CLASS C – OXIDIZING MATERIAL

CLASS D1 – POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIAL

CLASS D2 – OTHER TOXIC MATERIAL

CLASS F – DANGEROUSLY REACTIVE MATERIAL

CLASS E – CORROSIVE MATERIAL

CLASS D3 – BIOHAZARDOUS INFECTIOUS MATERIAL

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If you are injured or become sick at the workplace, you must report it to your supervisor or employer.

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Key Points• The WSIB provides compensation

for lost wages and health care costs caused by workplace injuries and illnesses.

• If you are injured or made ill, you must follow the steps laid out on the WSIB’s In Case of Injury at Work poster.

• Don’t be afraid or reluctant to report any workplace injury or illness you think was caused by your work.

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Don’t Be Afraid

Don’t be afraid or reluctant to report any workplace injury or illness you think was caused by your work.

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It’s not a game. You need to protect yourself.

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Key Points

• Know your Rights and your Duties.

• Ask questions until you get answers you understand.

• Always Work Smart!

Always Work Safe!

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Know Your Rights

Know your Rights and your Duties.

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Ask Questions

Ask questions until you get answers you understand.

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Work Smart! Work Safe!

Always Work Smart! Always Work Safe!

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